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CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) \u2014 We\u2019re compiling a list of musical and theatrical performances up until New Year\u2019s Eve. Our list includes everything from Nutcracker ballets to dystopian Christmas drag cabaret. \u2018Tis the season, after all.<\/p>\n

\u201cNUTCRACKER!\u201d Magical Christmas Ballet<\/strong>
A performance of the Tchaikovsky ballet with an international cast and puppets. You can buy tickets online at the Landmark Theatre website<\/a>.
<\/strong>Nov. 9, 3 p.m.
Landmark Theatre (362 S. Salina St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d at the Waterman Theatre
<\/strong>The Syracuse City Ballet brings their rendition of the Tchaikovsky ballet to SUNY Oswego.
Nov. 20 \u2013 22
Waterman Theatre (7060 State Route 104, Oswego NY)<\/p>\n

Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas
<\/strong>Nov. 22, 4 p.m.
John Denver tribute artist Rick Schuler plays a set of Denver\u2019s country-folk classics. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
The Oncenter Carrier Theater (411 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY)<\/p>\n

\u201cA Christmas Story\u201d at Syracuse Stage<\/strong>
A stage production<\/a> of the 1983 film.
<\/strong>Nov. 25 \u2013 Dec. 28 (Find full list of shows here<\/a>)
Syracuse Stage (820 E. Genesee St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Hammel for the Holidaze
<\/strong>A one-man folk punk show by what the 443 Social Club calls \u201cone of our favorite humans.\u201d The Village Voice calls musician Eric Hammel a \u201cone man Tarantino flick: loud, vicious, luridly hilarious, gleefully and deeply offensive.\u201d You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Nov. 28 & 29
443 Social Club (443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Dickens Christmas at Skaneateles<\/strong>
It may be 2025 to the rest of us, but this winter Skaneateles is in 1842 \u2014 with some artistic license, that is, as the village turns into an elaborate street performance<\/a> of Charles Dickens\u2019 \u201cA Christmas Carol.\u201d
<\/strong>Weekends Nov. 28 \u2013 Dec. 24 (Find full list of dates here)<\/a>
Skaneateles NY<\/p>\n

Good Tidings on Westcott
<\/strong>For its fourth year, this is a market of local handmade gifts and live music.
Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
University Christian Fellowship (512 Westcott St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Holiday Dragaganza!
<\/strong>Drag queens Ivanna Michaels, GiGi Diamond, Glory Hellelur Serell, and Sister Sasha Lalick give a PG-13 holiday-style drag show. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>. You can also bring an unwrapped toy to go towards a local \u201cChristmas Elf\u201d charity.
Nov. 29, 7 p.m.
Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St, Auburn NY)<\/p>\n

Bill Kirchen and the Two Turtle Doves Honky Tonk
<\/strong>Kirchen is stopping at Syracuse for his annual holiday tour<\/a> featuring a \u201ctruckload of dieselbilly classics.\u201d The setlist includes \u201cSilent Surfin\u2019 Night,\u201d \u201cTruckin\u2019 Trees for Christmas,\u201d and \u201cSanta Claus Wants Some Lovin.\u201d
Nov. 30
443 Social Club (443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
<\/strong>An annual holiday nouveau cirque<\/em><\/a> \u2014 the fancy term for a modern circus \u2014 since 2007.
Dec. 1
The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater (421 Montgomery St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Home for the Holidays with The Calamari Sisters
<\/strong>Two public access TV starlets bring on a Christmas show where \u201cpeace on Earth isn\u2019t even an option.\u201d You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St, Auburn NY)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever\u201d by the Oswego Players
<\/strong>A stage production, directed by Jennifer Hitchcock<\/a>, of the 1972 children\u2019s novel by Barbara Robinson.
Dec. 5 \u2013 Dec. 14 (Find full list of shows here.<\/a>)
Frances Marion Brown Theatre (E. 4th St, Oswego NY)<\/p>\n

A Twilight Zone Christmas<\/strong>
A live, two-act performance of \u201cThe Twilight Zone\u201d\u2018s Christmas fan favorites.
<\/strong>Fridays thru Sundays, Dec. 5 \u2013 Dec. 20
CNY Playhouse (116 W Glen Ave, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d at the Oncenter<\/strong> (no. 1)
Yet another Syracuse performance of the Tchaikovsky ballet, but this time by the Syracuse City Ballet<\/a>.
Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.
The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater (421 Montgomery St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Jhankaar\u00a0Rhythms
<\/strong>As part of its Festival of Trees and Light<\/a>, the Everson Museum is hosting a performance of Indian classical folk dances.
Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m.
Everson Museum of Art (401 Harrison St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Handel\u2019s Messiah
<\/strong>The Syracuse University Oratorio Society sings Handel\u2019s most famous work. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Most Holy Rosary Church (1031 Bellevue Ave, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Brass and Bells Concert
<\/strong>The Syracuse University Brass Ensemble plays an array of music, including some holiday tunes (and the concert is free!).
Dec. 7, 3 p.m.
United Church of Fayetteville (310 E. Genesee St, Fayetteville NY)<\/p>\n

Holidays at Hendricks<\/strong>
Under the direction of Peppie Calvar, the chapel says this is one of its most popular concerts of the year.
<\/strong>Dec. 7
Hendricks Chapel (121 Crouse Drive, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

\u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d by Neil McGarry
<\/strong>A one-man take on the Charles Dickens story. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Dec. 10
Auburn Public Theater (8 Exchange St, Auburn NY)<\/p>\n

Jessica Lynn\u2019s \u201cA Very Merry Classic Christmas\u201d
<\/strong>An award-winning annual tradition by country singer-songwriter Jessica Lynn. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Dec. 10
The Palace Theatre (2384 James St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
<\/strong>Here\u2019s another holiday-themed modern circus<\/a> at the Oncenter. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Dec. 11, 8 p.m.
The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater (421 Montgomery St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Christmas at Lorenzo<\/strong>
An annual storybook Christmas celebration with live music, sleigh rides, holiday crafts at the Rippleton Schoolhouse.
<\/strong>Dec. 11 & 12
Lorenzo State Historic Site (17 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia NY)<\/p>\n

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
<\/strong>The tentative program includes an hour of Christmas hymns by the Listeso String Quartet. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Dec. 12
Palladian Hall at the Treasury (101 S. Salina St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Sal Valentinetti\u2019s \u201cChristmas Comes to Town\u201d
<\/strong>The Palace Theatre hosts another Christmas concert, this time by an \u201cAmerica\u2019s Got Talent\u201d golden buzzer winner. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Dec. 12
The Palace Theatre (2384 James St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Dream Unfinished\u201d Winter Concert by Syracuse Chorale
<\/strong>A concert of songs<\/a> by black American composers.
Dec. 13
Holy Cross Church (4112 E. Genesee St, DeWitt NY)<\/p>\n

Wassail! A Bells and Motley Christmas Concert
<\/strong>A free concert of traditional wassailing songs<\/a> by Sondra and John Bromka.
Dec. 13
Baltimore Woods Nature Center (4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus NY)<\/p>\n

Horns and Harmonies Holiday Concerts<\/strong>
Brass horns and vocal chords come together in this free collaboration concert between the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble and the Spirit of Syracuse Chorus.
Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Hendricks Chapel (121 Crouse Drive, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Winter Warmer Holiday Party with Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters
<\/strong>The club calls them \u201cdown-home chic and big-city sound plus small-town charm.\u201d Plus, at the concert you can donate gently used coats, hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves for the kids at Dr. Weeks Elementary School. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Dec. 20, 7 p.m.
443 Social Club (443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Queens of Christmas Present: Dystopian Drag Cabaret
<\/strong>\u201cIn a world where holiday spirit is on lockdown, a squad of subversive queens dares to deck the halls with unapologetic glamour and festive rebellion.\u201d You can buy tickets online here<\/a> (the show is only for ages 18 and up).
Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Center for the Arts in Homer (72 S. Main St, Homer NY)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d at the Palace Theatre
<\/strong>The Oncenter isn\u2019t the only venue in Syracuse with Nutcracker fever. The Grand Kyiv Ballet brings you this performance of the Tchaikovsky ballet at the Palace Theatre on Christmas Eve.
Dec. 24
The Palace Theatre (2384 James St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d at the Oncenter<\/strong> (no. 2)
You might think the nuts at the Oncenter would be sufficiently cracked by now, but you\u2019d be wrong: the World Ballet Company gives their take on the Tchaikovsky ballet the day after Christmas. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Dec. 26, 7 p.m.
The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater (421 Montgomery St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

Miracle on 34th Street the Musical<\/strong>
A musical theater rendition, by Meredith Wilson of \u201cThe Music Man\u201d fame, of the classic film. You can buy tickets online here<\/a>.
Dec. 30 \u2013 Jan. 4, 2026. (See all show dates here<\/a>.)
The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater (421 Montgomery St, Syracuse NY)<\/p>\n

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